Basic Details
Word: Cub
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A young animal, especially a baby bear, lion, tiger, or other large mammals.
Synonyms: Baby animal, offspring, young
Antonyms: Adult, parent
Idioms and Phrases
- Whats good for the goose is good for the cub: This means that what is right for one person should also be right for another, no matter their age. Example: "If parents can stay out late, then what's good for the goose is good for the cub!"
- Cub in the den: Referring to a young person still living with their family. Example: "Even though she's grown up, shes still a cub in the den as she lives at home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bear cub played joyfully in the clearing, tumbling and rolling in the grass.
Example 2: The lioness was very protective of her cub while they rested under the shade.
Example 3: As winter approached, the fox cub learned how to find food and stay warm with her family.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some cubs are born blind and dependent on their mothers for care? For example, bear cubs are often born weighing only about half a kilogram!
Famous Quote
"The cubs first roar is not his last." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cub" mean?
a) A mature animal
b) A young animal
c) A kind of plant
d) A type of rock
Answer: b) A young animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cub"?
a) Offspring
b) Adult
c) Elder
d) Leader
Answer: a) Offspring
3. Which of these is an antonym of "cub"?
a) Kitten
b) Adult
c) Puppy
d) Calf
Answer: b) Adult
4. Which sentence uses "cub" correctly?
a) The cub danced happily on the stage.
b) The cub learned to climb trees with its mother.
c) The cub played video games all day.
d) The cub flew like a bird.
Answer: b) The cub learned to climb trees with its mother.
5. What does the idiom "cub in the den" refer to?
a) A young person living with their family
b) An animal that has left home
c) A lost animal
d) An old animal
Answer: a) A young person living with their family
